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Southeast Asia’s largest hydroelectric power station has begun operating to help ease an electricity shortage in fast-growing Vietnam, news agencies reported. The first of six turbines at the Son La hydropower station has been connected to the national power grid, said the director of the plant’s management board. The US$2 billion, 2,400-MW plant is expected […]
Continue ReadingState-run Electricity of Vietnam will kick-off the construction of the country’s third largest Lai Chau hydropower plant this week to ensure more stable electricity supplies. The 1,200 megawatt Lai Chau plant is located in northern mountainous Lai Chau province’s Muong Te district and in the highest step of the Da River’s escalading hydropower system, above […]
Continue ReadingIf some Bangkok hotels like to display ostentatious luxury, the Shangri-La hotel in Bangkok has systematically adopted the contrary approach. Since its opening, the hotel has built its reputation on its sense of discreet luxury. Over the last two years, Shangri-La Bangkok has embarked on one of its most extensive renovations, transforming completely all the […]
Continue ReadingAccor, the world’s leading hotel manager and market leader in Europe, have set an ambitious goal of operating thirty additional hotels in Vietnam by 2013. PRLog (Press Release) –Accor, the world’s leading hotel manager and market leader in Europe, have set an ambitious goal of operating thirty additional hotels in Vietnam by 2013. Accor already […]
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BY Jenara Nerenberg The New Siem Reap International Airport is breaking ground next year, backed by South Koreans. How do you say “aerotropolis” in Khmer? Looks like we’re about to find out. Cambodia will begin construction on its very own airport city next year–the New Siem Reap International Airport, with an adjacent special economic zone, […]
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Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened a floating hotel in Pattaya, Thailand. Called Hilton Pattaya, the sleek and modern property offers a fresh, luxe beachfront experience to the heart of the international beach resort of Pattaya, which overlooks the Gulf of Thailand and is about 90 minutes southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya is a once-sleepy fishing […]
Continue ReadingThe Cabinet has yet to approve the Gamuda Bhd-MMC Corp Bhd joint development proposal for the mass rapid transit (MRT) system, said Gamuda group managing director Datuk Lin Yun Ling. However, he expects the proposal, which was submitted early this year, to be approved soon. Possibly, the Gamuda-MMC joint venture will be the project delivery […]
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The fireworks that recently erupted over Hanoi in celebration of the capital’s 1000th anniversary may well have served to herald the coronation of the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. Renowned as the country’s foremost hotel since Vietnam opened its doors to world travelers less than 20 years ago, the hotel in 2010 won a record-breaking 21 […]
Continue ReadingThe poor and landlocked Southeast Asian nation of Laos expects its rail link with China to be finished by 2014, boosting trade links with its giant neighbour and the rest of Asia, its deputy prime minister said on Tuesday. The railway is part of a broader plan to connect Kunming city in southwestern China with […]
Continue ReadingBuilding of the US$491 million Cua Lo deep water port in central Nghe An Province started yesterday. The first phase, of the three-phase project in Nghi Thiet Commune, the Nghi Loc District, will include a wharf for 30,000-tonne vessels and another for 50,000-tonne vessels. The work is scheduled for completion in 2015. Four wharves for […]
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